Walker or Rollator – Which one is Right for Me?

Standard Walker

Until the invention of walkers (also known as walking frames) in the 1950s, individuals with disabilities or short-term walking difficulties were confined to wheelchairs until they were able to support themselves with a cane. That arrangement was detrimental to those with the ability to walk supported; those with chronic disabilities were unable to achieve a higher level of independence while others with temporary conditions experienced drawn-out recovery times without a reliable transition aid from wheelchair to walking. Today we are fortunate to have a wide variety of walking assistance tools to address every need, from persistent mobility impairments such as cerebral palsy or paralysis to rehabilitation following injury or surgery. The seemingly endless selection of walkers and rollators does pose one challenge, though: it can be exceedingly difficult to locate the right one!

  

At first glance, walkers and rollators are very similar. In fact, many classify rollators as wheeled walkers. While they do indeed bear remarkable similarities, there are important differences between a walker and rollator that will influence your decision in choosing one over the other.Read on for a comprehensive comparison of different types of walking aids to help you find one that suits your lifestyle and individual situation.

We Salute the Nurses of the World!

WWII Nurse Corps Recruitment Poster

Join us at Tiger Medical Supplies as we honor the month of May, a month loaded with days dedicated to the devoted individuals in the nursing profession. National Nurses’ Day (also known as National RN Recognition Day) is observed on May 6^th, kicking off Nurses’ Week, which includes National School Nurse Day (May 11^th) and culminates in International Nurses’ Day (May 12^th). The entire month of May is considered Oncology Nurses’ Month. This month is the perfect time to celebrate your employees, your personal nurse, your nurse friends and/or family members, or yourself, if you are dedicated to the demanding, often thankless profession; May is the month to applaud yourself for your achievements and caring. Even student nurses are recognized – May 8^th is National Student Nurses’ Day, encouraging those who are training for this noble endeavor.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the nursing field or a student in your first week of nursing school, you know that the career you have chosen is not necessarily an easy or relaxing one, but has the potential to be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. For hundreds of years, loyal nurses committed to helping people have made history, transforming the face of healthcare, wars, and even entire countries. They have fought for their beliefs and created nationwide – even worldwide – organizations to change the world for the better.